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Matt Hardy names the TNA talent pro wrestling fans should keep a close eye on
Matt Hardy said TNA Wrestling has a strong mix of emerging performers and established veterans, and argued that several members of its roster deserve closer attention from professional wrestling fans. The comments matter because Hardy is a long-standing figure in the industry and is highlighting TNA as a place where younger talent could become more…
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Enzo Maresca says Manchester City will not meet Chelsea’s deadline for Fernández
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has said the club will not submit a bid for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández before Chelsea’s 5pm Friday deadline. City remain interested in Fernández, who previously worked with Maresca, but the £120m valuation appears too high as Maresca focuses on Sunday’s Community Shield against Arsenal. City are close to signing…
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What would Carson the butler say? Residents of Downton Abbey village in the Cotswolds are furious over plan for 200 new homes
Residents of a Cotswolds village used as a filming location for Downton Abbey are reportedly opposing plans to build 200 new homes. The dispute matters because it highlights tensions between the need for housing and concerns about preserving the character of historic rural communities. The provided text identifies the proposal and residents’ anger but contains…
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Feds probe ‘mention markets.’ And, lawmakers call for investigation into USS Lincoln
Federal regulators are reviewing ‘mention markets’ that allow wagers on what public figures will say. And, Democratic lawmakers call for an investigation into conditions on the long-deployed USS Lincoln.
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US firms that kept DEI policies despite ‘go woke, go broke’ threats thrived
US companies that retained diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies reportedly matched or outperformed rivals that withdrew them after Donald Trump’s 2025 executive orders targeting DEI. The findings challenge the conservative claim that businesses will suffer financially for maintaining such programmes, though consumer sentiment and a company’s particular customer base may affect the risk. Research…
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Lewis Capaldi teases new album at Sziget Festival 2026
Lewis Capaldi told the audience at Sziget Festival in Budapest that he plans to make a third album after completing his remaining six summer shows. The announcement signals his next major project following two successful albums and a period away from performing to address his health. Capaldi, 29, performed before Florence + the Machine on…
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Vancouver Queer Fest Lineup: Alan Cumming, Matthew Morrison, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dylan Mulvaney & EPs Odenkirk, Schoenbrun & Wachowski
The 38th Vancouver Queer Film Festival will run from 10 to 20 September, followed by online screenings from 21 to 27 September. It will showcase work by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators and feature films involving Alan Cumming, Matthew Morrison, Dylan Mulvaney and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, under the theme “A Seat at Our Table”, which emphasises belonging and…
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These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI
Joi AI paid 10 participants to record the effects of daily masturbation over 28 days, including sessions involving its AI companion characters. The company says the project supports its effort to frame AI-guided sexual stimulation as a wellness practice and a possible response to male loneliness, but the findings are preliminary and come from its…
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Indie Publisher Nakana.io Is Closing, All Games Now Heavily Discounted
Indie publisher Nakana.io has announced that it will cease operations from autumn 2026. The closure affects a publisher known for arthouse and emotionally focused games, although its catalogue is expected to remain available for purchase afterwards, likely through the individual developers. As a final promotion, all ten Nakana.io titles are heavily discounted in the US…
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Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black Elite Trainer Boxes Are Back in Stock at Amazon
Amazon has restocked Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Elite Trainer Boxes at $79.94, about 33% below the listed $119.99 price and close to the wider market rate. The deal matters because the new expansion has been difficult to find at recommended retail prices, making Amazon’s direct stock a relatively accessible option for collectors…